"I remember a very long time ago when I was a young girl, my teacher constantly told me that I was stupid," Michelle told ABC Gippsland's Mornings Program through an interpreter.

"Maths or whatever the subject was, like spelling, I was just told that I was stupid."

Today Michelle showed them - all her critics, all her doubters. She definitely showed them.

The Traralgon resident donned a cap and gown at La Trobe University's Bundoora Campus to accept her Bachelor of Arts degree after six years of study.

Without sight or hearing she relied on her most valuable sense - touch, to learn and communicate.

"I worked with two tactile interpreters throughout my lectures and I also had a note-taker and I had great support from the Equity and Diversity Unit at La Trobe University. They would help me seek clarification with my assignments," Michelle said.

"Five or six years ago I decided to do my VCE, so I completed that and went on to study Auslan, Australian sign language and so I learned a lot about how to learn."

Even more remarkable is Michelle's determination to study on campus and be part of uni life. Initially she travelled with her guide dog Logan by train from Traralgon to Bundoora every day before securing accommodation for a few days a week to break up the journey.

However, the Bachelor of Arts degree is not the end of the story. Michelle is now studying a Masters course online.

"I have to read everything in Braille while I connect to the internet. I've got a special technical device called a Braille reader that's connected to the internet and I'm in contact with my lecturer via email," she said.

Michelle spoke to Celine Foenander from the Mornings Program using two interpreters, Fiona and Sarah. The voice you will hear during the interview is Fiona.